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Flight deals from Addis Ababa to Kigali

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Addis Ababa Airport to Kigali Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from £532. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Kigali.£298 per passenger.Departing Fri, 16 Oct.One-way flight with RwandAir.Outbound direct flight with RwandAir departs from Addis Ababa on Fri, 16 Oct, arriving in Kigali.Price includes taxes and charges.From £298, select.
Kigali.£299 per passenger.Departing Wed, 15 Jul.One-way flight with RwandAir.Outbound direct flight with RwandAir departs from Addis Ababa on Wed, 15 Jul, arriving in Kigali.Price includes taxes and charges.From £299, select.
Kigali.£302 per passenger.Departing Mon, 15 Feb.One-way flight with RwandAir.Outbound direct flight with RwandAir departs from Addis Ababa on Mon, 15 Feb, arriving in Kigali.Price includes taxes and charges.From £302, select.
Kigali.£302 per passenger.Departing Wed, 5 Aug.One-way flight with RwandAir.Outbound direct flight with RwandAir departs from Addis Ababa on Wed, 5 Aug, arriving in Kigali.Price includes taxes and charges.From £302, select.
Kigali.£337 per passenger.Departing Mon, 29 Jun.One-way flight with Kenya Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Kenya Airways, departs from Addis Ababa on Mon, 29 Jun, arriving in Kigali.Price includes taxes and charges.From £337, select.
Kigali.£337 per passenger.Departing Fri, 25 Dec.One-way flight with Kenya Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Kenya Airways, departs from Addis Ababa on Fri, 25 Dec, arriving in Kigali.Price includes taxes and charges.From £337, select.
Kigali.£337 per passenger.Departing Wed, 18 Nov.One-way flight with Kenya Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Kenya Airways, departs from Addis Ababa on Wed, 18 Nov, arriving in Kigali.Price includes taxes and charges.From £337, select.
Kigali.£338 per passenger.Departing Tue, 8 Sep.One-way flight with Kenya Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Kenya Airways, departs from Addis Ababa on Tue, 8 Sep, arriving in Kigali.Price includes taxes and charges.From £338, select.
Kigali.£352 per passenger.Departing Wed, 18 Nov.One-way flight with RwandAir.Outbound direct flight with RwandAir departs from Addis Ababa on Wed, 18 Nov, arriving in Kigali.Price includes taxes and charges.From £352, select.
Kigali.£352 per passenger.Departing Sat, 19 Sep.One-way flight with RwandAir.Outbound direct flight with RwandAir departs from Addis Ababa on Sat, 19 Sep, arriving in Kigali.Price includes taxes and charges.From £352, select.
Kigali.£353 per passenger.Departing Mon, 4 Jan.One-way flight with RwandAir.Outbound direct flight with RwandAir departs from Addis Ababa on Mon, 4 Jan, arriving in Kigali.Price includes taxes and charges.From £353, select.
Kigali.£354 per passenger.Departing Sun, 21 Jun.One-way flight with RwandAir.Outbound direct flight with RwandAir departs from Addis Ababa on Sun, 21 Jun, arriving in Kigali.Price includes taxes and charges.From £354, select.
Kigali.£401 per passenger.Departing Thu, 6 May.One-way flight with Kenya Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Kenya Airways, departs from Addis Ababa on Thu, 6 May, arriving in Kigali.Price includes taxes and charges.From £401, select.
Kigali.£443 per passenger.Departing Fri, 25 Dec.One-way flight with Ethiopian Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Ethiopian Airlines departs from Addis Ababa on Fri, 25 Dec, arriving in Kigali.Price includes taxes and charges.From £443, select.
Kigali.£463 per passenger.Departing Thu, 6 May.One-way flight with Ethiopian Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Ethiopian Airlines departs from Addis Ababa on Thu, 6 May, arriving in Kigali.Price includes taxes and charges.From £463, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Addis Ababa to Kigali

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Addis Ababa to Kigali flights are currently cheapest in October.
Jun
from £337
Jul
from £299
Aug
from £302
Sep
from £338
Oct
from £298
Nov
from £337
Dec
from £337
Jan
from £353
Feb
from £302
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May
from £401

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Addis Ababa to Kigali: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found£298
Cheapest month to flyOctober
Average flight time2 hrs, 37 mins
Most popular airlineEthiopian Airlines
Average flights per week113

Finding cheap flights from Addis Ababa to Kigali: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Addis Ababa to Kigali is £525. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
2 hours and 37 minutes is the average flight time from Addis Ababa to Kigali.
Ethiopian Airlines, Flynas and Etihad Airways fly direct from Addis Ababa to Kigali.
As of June 2026, there are 113 flights per week flying from Addis Ababa to Kigali.
The cheapest month to fly from Addis Ababa to Kigali is usually September.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Addis Ababa Airport to Kigali Airport on Wednesday, 30 September 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 2 hours and 37 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Kigali but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Kigali is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Kenya Airways and RwandAir offer the cheapest flight tickets to Kigali.

Flying from Addis Ababa Airport (ADD) to Kigali Airport (KGL): what you need to know

  • Take a direct flight from Addis Ababa Airport to Kigali Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 2 hours 40 minutes.

  • Kigali is one hour behind Addis Ababa and is in the UTC+2 timezone.

  • Every week, there are 20 Addis Ababa Airport to Kigali Airport flights. To jet off early, go for the 08:25 Ethiopian Airlines flight. If you'd rather make the most of your day before flying, the last flight is at 23:05 with Ethiopian Airlines.

  • Your ADD to KGL flight won't wait if you're running late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.

  • Travelling during a peak time like July? Public holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer queues at security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.

  • Ethiopian Airlines is your gateway to discovering Kigali (and maybe even some other great parts of Rwanda!). Check out the direct flights from Addis Ababa Airport to Kigali Airport offered by this popular airline.

  • Most travellers choose to fly with Ethiopian Airlines on this route.

  • Ethiopian Airlines is the most punctual carrier that offers ADD to KGL flights, with 65.58% of its services arriving on schedule.

  • If you want to split up your journey, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Addis Ababa Airport to Kigali Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between ADD and KGL:

    • Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport

    • Entebbe Airport

    • Bujumbura Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Addis Ababa Airport (ADD) to Kigali Airport (KGL)

  • The lowest price we've found for a one-way Addis Ababa Airport to Kigali Airport flight is £298. A return plane ticket is currently £525. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.

  • To get cheap tickets from ADD to KGL, reserve your journey eight months ahead of your departure.

  • The cheapest month for flights from Addis Ababa Airport to Kigali Airport is January. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have a flexible travel schedule.

  • Save time searching for cheap flights from ADD to KGL by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when a lower fare becomes available.

  • Pick your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Addis Ababa Airport to Kigali Airport.

Handy information about Addis Ababa Airport (ADD)

  • 60% of flights that depart Addis Ababa Airport reach their destination on time.

  • To reach Addis Ababa Airport from central Addis Ababa, it takes about 30 minutes by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 10 kms (6 miles) from the airport to the city centre.

  • The trip on public transport takes about 45 minutes.

  • Searching for a convenient hotel close to ADD? If you've booked an early flight from Addis Ababa Airport to Kigali Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:

Arriving at Kigali Airport (KGL)

  • Book a hotel close to KGL if you have a late Addis Ababa Airport to Kigali Airport flight. Settle into one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:

  • Grab a Kigali Airport rental car and see parts of the region that most travellers miss. Europcar and Green Motion can hook you up with a set of wheels for your adventures through Kigali and beyond.

  • Reserving your vehicle from Kigali Airport around one week ahead boosts your odds of scoring a great price.

When to fly to Kigali Airport (KGL)

  • The quietest month for a flight from Addis Ababa Airport to Kigali Airport is March, while August is the most popular. Pick the ideal time to go to Kigali based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.

  • When reserving your flight from Addis Ababa Airport to Kigali Airport, think about the type of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Kigali, with the temperature ranging from 15ºC to 30ºC.

  • If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from ADD to KGL in December. Temperatures average between 14ºC and 27ºC then.

Explore more of Rwanda

  • While Kigali is an excellent introduction to Rwanda, there's more adventure waiting for you in Butare. Located about 80 kms (50 miles) to the south-west, this exciting city has plenty to see and do, like Ngoma Genocide Memorial and Cyarwa 1994 Genocide Against Tutsi Memorial.

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